Frosty Carolinas
The blanket of arctic air that has enveloped the Carolinas brought peak electric use close to the all-time record on Monday and could top that figure as the cold snap hangs out through the weekend like an unwelcome guest.
That's bad news for residents concerned about costly energy bills and the performance of their heating systems and water pipes.
Overnight temperatures will hover in the 20s except on Thursday, when the low is expected to be 32 degrees. But along with that warm-up, a chance of snow flurries is in the forecast for Thursday night, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
That cold is taking its toll on vehicles, heat pumps and water pipes, according to officials.
With heating systems running around the clock to warm homes and businesses, Santee Cooper [our local could care less about you ruthless company] officials said Monday's figure came close but didn't reach the previous record set on Jan. 4, 2008.
But with more cold weather expected through the weekend, Hinson said she would not be surprised if another record was set.
What can a consumer do to hold costs down when the heat pump is chugging away? Simple things like turning off lights, televisions and other devices when not in use will help control power costs, Gore said. Also lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees and wearing a sweater inside will help keep your home comfortable and efficient.
"Make sure all doors and windows are shut tightly and make sure dampers are closed in the fireplace," Gore said. "And take heart; these cold snaps don't last long in South Carolina, and we will get through it." -Sun News
Personally speaking, this year’s “cold snap” came early and much harsher than all the years I’ve lived in Myrtle Beach. It’s down right cold … It’s bone freaking cold!
$3 Per Gallon?
Baby, it's cold outside! And that's bad news for anybody who's been to the gas station lately.
The frigid temperatures across much of the United States so far this year are one reason why energy prices have recently spiked. Crude oil is now hovering around $82.50 a barrel, barely below a 14-month high.
Even more troublesome for consumers, the average price of an unleaded gallon of gasoline nationwide is now nearly $2.71 a gallon, according to AAA. Gas prices have shot up 7 cents in just the past week and are now higher than they were during any point in 2009. –CNN Money
While driving to work the highest gas price I’ve noticed was $2.65 … prices have jumped .20 in the past two weeks. Should prices go up to $3 it will definitely have an impact on my wallet, as well as how often and how I use my car outside of getting back and forth to work. Can we say, here we go again?
The blanket of arctic air that has enveloped the Carolinas brought peak electric use close to the all-time record on Monday and could top that figure as the cold snap hangs out through the weekend like an unwelcome guest.
That's bad news for residents concerned about costly energy bills and the performance of their heating systems and water pipes.
Overnight temperatures will hover in the 20s except on Thursday, when the low is expected to be 32 degrees. But along with that warm-up, a chance of snow flurries is in the forecast for Thursday night, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
That cold is taking its toll on vehicles, heat pumps and water pipes, according to officials.
With heating systems running around the clock to warm homes and businesses, Santee Cooper [our local could care less about you ruthless company] officials said Monday's figure came close but didn't reach the previous record set on Jan. 4, 2008.
But with more cold weather expected through the weekend, Hinson said she would not be surprised if another record was set.
What can a consumer do to hold costs down when the heat pump is chugging away? Simple things like turning off lights, televisions and other devices when not in use will help control power costs, Gore said. Also lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees and wearing a sweater inside will help keep your home comfortable and efficient.
"Make sure all doors and windows are shut tightly and make sure dampers are closed in the fireplace," Gore said. "And take heart; these cold snaps don't last long in South Carolina, and we will get through it." -Sun News
Personally speaking, this year’s “cold snap” came early and much harsher than all the years I’ve lived in Myrtle Beach. It’s down right cold … It’s bone freaking cold!
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$3 Per Gallon?
Baby, it's cold outside! And that's bad news for anybody who's been to the gas station lately.
The frigid temperatures across much of the United States so far this year are one reason why energy prices have recently spiked. Crude oil is now hovering around $82.50 a barrel, barely below a 14-month high.
Even more troublesome for consumers, the average price of an unleaded gallon of gasoline nationwide is now nearly $2.71 a gallon, according to AAA. Gas prices have shot up 7 cents in just the past week and are now higher than they were during any point in 2009. –CNN Money
While driving to work the highest gas price I’ve noticed was $2.65 … prices have jumped .20 in the past two weeks. Should prices go up to $3 it will definitely have an impact on my wallet, as well as how often and how I use my car outside of getting back and forth to work. Can we say, here we go again?
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